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An illustration for Act II, Scene 3 of
William Shakespeare
's play
The Winter's Tale
, which recounts the story of
Leontes
, King of Sicilia, who becomes convinced that his wife Hermione and his childhood friend Polixenes have committed
adultery
and have borne an
illegitimate
daughter. The plot was taken from
Robert Greene
's
Pandosto
, but given a
happy ending
instead.
Engraver: J. P. Simon; Artist:
John Opie
Restoration:
Adam Cuerden
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